Description
These ultimate soft batch chocolate chip cookies are the gold standard of comfort baking, expertly balancing buttery sweetness with generous pools of semisweet chocolate. By utilizing a precise creaming method and a crucial chilling period, these cookies achieve a perfect bakery-quality texture with crisp edges and a chewy, soft center. Designed for the home baker, this reliable one-bowl recipe delivers consistent, decadent results that are perfect for sharing with family or enjoying as a quiet, comforting treat.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy and pale, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes until edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best aeration. Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain the soft texture. Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too thin in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg